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AK53 LRU

2003 Fiat Stilo

Black Petrol 1242cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Dec 2012
Tests7 (6 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

56,020 mi
Last recorded56,020 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2011
Typical for 2003 Fiat Stilo61,521 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 LRU
MakeFiat
ModelStilo
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,242cc

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MOT History

6 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2011 56,020 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 51,591 miles

(1.8A.1)The nearside dipped beam image is adversley affected,but not aimed so that it could dazzle other road users,however it appears the lamp is ready for a repair service

(2.4C.1b)The nearside rear suspension spring has surface corrosion present

(2.4C.1b)The offside rear suspension spring has surface corrosion present

(2.4G.3)The nearside front suspension anti-roll bar bar linkage ball joint(s) are slightly worn

(2.4G.3)The offside front suspension anti-roll bar bar linkage ball joint(s) are slightly worn

(2c)The engine has a slight oil leak

(3.5.1f)The nearside front brake pad(s) are wearing thin

(3.5.1f)The offside front brake pad(s) are wearing thin

(4.0)The spare tyre is deflated

(4.2A.1)All road wheels have trims fitted

(7.1.1b)The rear exhaust silencer mounting is deteriorating

(7.3C.2b)The engine speed measurement device did not register a signal,therefore the system has been bypassed,whereby a subjective assessment in conjunction with the vehicles tachometer has been used

INTRODUCTION TO THE MOT TEST CRITERIA

SECTION - 1 - LIGHTING AND SIGNALLING EQUIPMENT

SECTION - 2 - STEERING (INCLUDING SUSPENSION)

SECTION - 3 - BRAKES

SECTION - 4 - TYRES AND ROAD WHEELS

SECTION - 7 - EXHAUST,FUEL AND EMISSIONS

Pass 30 Jan 2010 48,460 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 45,279 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2008 40,214 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 4 Feb 2008 40,214 miles

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 11 Apr 2007 37,309 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

engine oil leak,coming from oil filter

gear oil leaking

wipers poor

How Reliable is the Fiat Stilo?

Based on 566,057 MOT tests across 43,678 vehicles.

66.4%
Pass Rate
6,821
Miles/Year
24
Year Lifespan
43,678
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,634
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 19,816
Headlamp aim too low 19,692
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 18,357
Headlamp not working on dipped beam 17,651
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AK53 LRU is a 2003 Fiat Stilo in Black with a 1,242cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

Across all 2003 Fiat Stilo models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.1% with a typical mileage of 61,521 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Fiat Stilo fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,634 recorded failures. If you're considering buying AK53 LRU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Fiat Stilo typically stays on UK roads for around 24 years. At 23 years old, this Fiat Stilo is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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AK53 LRU is a 2003 Fiat Stilo, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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